Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption has declined to an average of 52.9 million litres per day in November 2025, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
This marks a notable shift in national fuel demand patterns, with local refineries increasing their contribution to meet the country’s energy needs.
The Dangote Refinery has been a major driver of this increase, supplying an average of 23.52 million litres per day, up from 18.03 million litres daily in October.
Although the refinery is still operating below its intended full capacity of 35 million litres per day, the NMDPRA described the current output as a significant milestone in reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel.
In contrast, the NNPC-operated Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries recorded zero petrol output during the period, highlighting the challenges facing Nigeria’s public refineries.
The country’s dependence on imported fuel remains significant, with imports accounting for 52.1 million litres per day of total consumption in November.
The NMDPRA attributed the surge in imports to low supply levels in September and October 2025, as well as the need to shore up national stock ahead of end-of-year peak consumption.
Meanwhile, the Dangote Refinery has pledged to take full responsibility for Nigeria’s domestic petrol supply, aiming to deliver 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly, equivalent to 50 million litres per day, starting in December 2025.
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